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Money laundering case against Yoshitha Rajapaksa deferred pending appeal hearing

COLOMBO, June 5 -- The Colombo High Court on Thursday (4) postponed proceedings in the money laundering case against Yoshitha Rajapaksa until July 9, pending the outcome of a review application curren... Read More


UK tightens student visa rules

COLOMBO, June 5 -- The British government has announced tougher measures against universities that fail to prevent the misuse of student visas, warning that institutions could lose their ability to re... Read More


India hands over model village in Kurunegala, reaffirms commitment to Sri Lanka's development

COLOMBO, June 5 -- India has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka's development and improving livelihoods across the island, with the inauguration of a new model village housing project i... Read More


Court to rule on requests over Suresh Sallay's health, detention conditions on June 10

COLOMBO, June 5 -- The Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court on Thursday (10) fixed June 10 to deliver its ruling on competing applications concerning the physical and mental health of former State Intellig... Read More


Over one-fifth of Sri Lankan children suffer from malnutrition, Health Ministry warns

COLOMBO, June 4 -- More than one in five Sri Lankan children are affected by malnutrition, with many at risk of developing obesity later in life, Health Ministry Secretary Dr Anil Jasinghe has warned.... Read More


Death toll in Horana elderly home fire rises to 11, three still missing

COLOMBO, June 4 -- The death toll from the devastating fire that engulfed an elderly care home in Horana on Wednesday (3) has risen to 11, while three residents remain unaccounted for, police said as ... Read More


Sri Lanka commissions 4th US Coast Guard Cutter after record 12,000-nautical-mile voyage

COLOMBO, June 4 -- Sri Lanka on Thursday (4) commissioned SLNS Samudravijaya, a former United States Coast Guard cutter transferred under the US Excess Defence Articles Program, marking a significant ... Read More


Sri Lanka faces new US import duty over forced labour concerns

COLOMBO, June 4 -- Sri Lanka has been included among dozens of countries facing new US import duties after Washington concluded that the country has failed to adequately prohibit and enforce restricti... Read More


Colombo HC lawyers warn against extending judges' retirement age

COLOMBO, June 4 -- The Colombo High Court Lawyers' Association has voiced strong opposition to a government proposal to extend the retirement age of Court of Appeal and Supreme Court judges, warning t... Read More


Early childhood failures fuel crime, says Justice Minister

COLOMBO, June 4 -- Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said that many inmates in Sri Lanka's prisons are products of failed early childhood development, stressing that socie... Read More